| Samosir Regency | |
|---|---|
| — Regency — | |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Pangururan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,419 km2 (547.9 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 130,097 |
| • Density | 91.7/km2 (237.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.samosir.go.id/ |
Samosir Regency is a regency in North Sumatra. Its seat is Pangururan. In 2000, the regency covered an area of 1419 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census it had a population of 130,097.[1]
6 of 9 districts (kecamatan), are on the island Samosir.
2011: Samosir Regency with supervision from LIPI will build a 100 hectares Botanical Garden. It will finish 10 years later with cost predicted about Rp.73 billion ($8.6 million).[2]
A geopark worth Rp20 billion ($2.2 million) is expected to be implemented beginning in mid-2012 cooperation with the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). It has been proposed for incorporation into the world geo park network.[3]